1911

First Poetry Collection Published

Poet involved

What happened

In 1911, Louis Untermeyer published his first collection of poetry, titled 'First Love and Other Poems', in New York City. This marked his official entry into the literary world and established him as a poet of note.

Literary impact

The publication of his first collection allowed Untermeyer to express his poetic voice and themes, which often reflected the struggles and aspirations of the early 20th century. It set the stage for his future works and his role as a literary figure who would bridge the gap between modernist poetry and the general public.

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Poets alive in 1911

238 poets

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